CEPPS transfers USAID Funds to 3 NGOs That Promote Democracy -- One Republican, One Democratic and the Other Most Likely Democratic.

 Since 2011, The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS)  has received $1.597B from USAID and distributed 100% of it to 3 entities listed below.   Each of these entities works to enhance democracy around the world.  As of 2/5/2025, the website is down. 

1. International Republican Institute   (received 28% of CEPPS funds)

Board of Directors include Mitt Romney, Lindsey Graham,

2.  National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (41% of funds)

Board of Directors  include Thomas Andrew Daschle -- former Democratic Senator, Donna Brazile, Stacey Abrams, Randi Weingarten

3.  International Foundation for Electoral Systems 31%

I did not recognize any of the names of Directors.  The first listed is  William Eacho who served from 2009-2013 as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria and from 2013 to 2016 on the Senior Advisory Group to the Director of National Intelligence.

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The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) is comprised of nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organizations dedicated to strengthening democracies.  As of 2/5/2025 its web site is down.  .  

1. International Foundation for Electoral Systems 31%

Board of Directors William Eacho -- Eacho served from 2009-2013 as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria, and from 2013 to 2016 on the Senior Advisory Group to the Director of National Intelligence.

We do the challenging, often undersung work of building and fortifying the institutions that make democracy function and work to support fair and transparent elections around the world.  From providing technical assistance to electoral management bodies, to implementing programs to empower underrepresented communities to participate in the democratic process, IFES and our partners make a difference.

2. International Republican Institute 28%

Board of Directors: Mitt Romney, Lindsey Graham,

At IRI, we understand that advancing democracy worldwide is about empowering individuals on a personal level.  Once people can raise their voices without fear, and participate in a free and fair political process, they will finally have the tools they need to build a democratic destiny in the country they call home. 

3. National Democratic Institute for International Affairs 41%

Board of Directors (Thomas Andrew Daschle -- former Democratic Senator, DONNA BRAZILE, Stacey Abrams, Randi Weingarten)

NDI is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization that works in partnership around the world to strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values to secure a better quality of life for all.

Making democracy work requires informed and active citizens who understand how to voice their interests, act collectively and hold public officials accountable. Through the years the Institute has worked with more than 15,000 civic groups. NDI’s civic programs — including civic and voter education, get out the vote efforts, issue organizing and advocacy, budget oversight and government monitoring — help citizens engage actively in the political process and serve as a link between citizens and elected officials.

The Institute partners with politically marginalized and socially excluded groups, such as Roma in Eastern Europe and indigenous people in Latin America, helping them build awareness and influence around their priorities.